Lucy Davis Reveals Incurable Stage 4 Breast Cancer Metastasized to Her Bones

Lucy Davis, an actress best known for playing Dawn Tinsley, the receptionist, in the original version of the series The Office, revealed that she is suffering from terminal cancer. In an Instagram post, Davis shared that she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer a year ago after discovering a lump in her chest. The cancer had metastasized to the bones, specifically the spine, the right hip, and the ribs, and was incurable and too late for chemotherapy. “For now, I’m trying to live the rest of my life in the most fun way possible. I always like to find lessons in any negative situation. And cancer has not disappointed me in that sense; I have learned a lot from it and I’m grateful for that,” she wrote. “The most important thing for me has been humor. I asked my friends and family to mock me as much as they could (and they do it very well), and above all, not to treat me like a sick person. There is nothing that makes you feel worse than being treated as if you were sick.” The 53-year-old actress added: “I’m not afraid of what comes next. I am at peace with it.” Lucy Davis’s extensive career Davis starred in the groundbreaking sitcom, portraying the office receptionist, which aired from 2001 to 2003. Dawn, the receptionist at Wernham Hogg, who did not get the recognition she deserved—and who would later become Pam Beesly, Jenna Fischer’s character, in the U.S. version of The Office—became one of the audience’s favorites, especially for the slow-burning romance that developed with Tim, Martin Freeman’s character. Eventually, the two found a happy ending together in the Christmas special episode. After The Office, Davis played Dianne in the 2004 comedy-horror film Shaun of the Dead, and Etta Candy in Wonder Woman (2017), as well as Hilda Spellman in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. More recently, she played Eva in Disney Channel’s comedy-action series The Villains of Valley View.

- Published Lucy Davis, who played Dawn Tinsley in the original UK version of The Office, has revealed she has "incurable" breast cancer. Davis, the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, starred as the office receptionist in the groundbreaking sitcom, which ran from 2001 to 2003. A post from the 53-year-old actress on Instagram, external on Tuesday said: "I wanted to share something with you all that I've kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now. "A year-and-a-half ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, which has metastasized [spread] to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo." She added: "The initial lump that I felt, wasn't a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn't bother getting it checked. So I guess I'm saying don't ignore anything – get everything checked out. "As of now, I'm trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there's a lot I have learned from it, and I'm grateful for that." She continued: "I'm not scared of whatever comes next. I'm at peace with it. I'll see my [late dog] Gracie sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home. Any and all grieving is for my family; it's far harder for them than for me." 'Cancer asks a lot from us' Birmingham-born Davis played receptionist Dawn, who was the love interest of Tim Canterbury, played by Martin Freeman in Ricky Gervais's TV comedy classic - which last month celebrated its 25th anniversary. After The Office, Davis went on to feature as Dianne in 2004 comedy-horror film Shaun of the Dead and Etta Candy in 2017's Wonder Woman, as well as Hilda Spellman in Netflix series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. More recently, she played Eva in the Disney Channel's action comedy series The Villains of Valley View. In her Instagram post - which was accompanied by a video of her reading a poem while ringing a bell in hospital - she went on to say she intended to keep up her work supporting animal rights, which is "so important to me". She went on: "I still would like to keep working. I'm perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life. "For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose." Symptoms of breast cancer According to Cancer Research UK, external, stage four breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast tissue but spreads to another part of the body, making it incurable. Treatment can control the cancer for some years, however. The main symptoms of breast cancer in women may include a lump, or swelling in your breast, chest or armpit, the NHS website says, external. Symptoms can also include a change in the skin of your breast such as dimpling or redness, a change in size or shape of one or both breasts, and/or nipple discharge (if you are not pregnant or breastfeeding), which may have blood in it. Other symptoms may include a change in the shape or look of the nipple, such as it turning inwards or a rash on it.

- Published Actress Lucy Davis has told fans she is grateful for their support as she made an appearance at a London sci-fi convention, following the recent revelation she has incurable breast cancer. The 53-year-old star was appearing at the For The Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention at Excel London on Saturday, less than two weeks after announcing her diagnosis in a post on Instagram. Davis, who was on a panel to talk about her role in the 2004 zombie-comedy Shaun of the Dead, told an audience of hundreds of people about the interactions she had enjoyed with the film's fans during the event. "It's like this whole second family you never knew you had, everyone is like a community, friendly, supportive of not only us but you guys and each other," she said. "We need a bit more niceness in the world, so I'm grateful." It was the first time Davis had appeared at a public event since announcing on 11 August that she has stage four breast cancer. She said in that announcement that it had "metastasised" to her bones following a diagnosis a year-and-a-half ago, meaning it was "too late" for chemotherapy. Davis signed autographs and posed for photographs before appearing on Saturday's panel. Some fans posing questions told the actress "I love you so much", but she was not asked directly about her health. The Shaun of the Dead director, Edgar Wright, and Simon Pegg, who played the film's lead role were also on the panel. Davis played Dianne, an aspiring actress who was one of the core group of survivors of the zombie apocalypse, in the cult British movie and helps Pegg's character Shaun fight off the legions of the undead. Her favourite memories of filming, she said, were "when we all pretended to be zombies and walked across the square; it was like being naughty schoolkids. It was a fun time, we went a bit mad." The actress, who played receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the BBC sitcom The Office and whose father is comedian Jasper Carrott, was also applauded when asked for advice about getting into the film industry. She said: "We all grow up with a different life with a different world telling us we all have limitations. None of us do, our only limitations are things that we think are limiting. We can do anything, or be anybody, and don't apologise for that." David had thanked fans for their "kindness and support" in another post two days after revealing she had cancer. "OK, so the last two days have been utterly overwhelming, in that I had zero idea my cancer post would have the attention it did," she said. "Truly, I am in shock. That said, thank you to everyone for the tremendous amount of kindness and support you have sent me. Good grief it was emotional."

Lucy Davis, best known as Dawn Tinsley in the UK version of The Office, has revealed that she is terminally ill. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Davis, 53, told her 590,000 followers that she has incurable cancer after discovering a lump on her breast. She was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, which metastasized to her bones. “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard,” she wrote. “The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person.” Davis said the pain from her condition can be acute at times, while standing and walking is not always easy. But she wants to continue acting and doing animal rights work. Watch on Deadline “For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose,” she said. Davis shot to fame in The Office, playing the receptionist at paper merchant Wernham Hogg. A nation cheered on her will-they-won’t-they relationship with Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman), with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant ultimately writing a happy ending for the duo. Tinsley was a character who ultimately gave rise to Jenna Fischer’s Pam Beesly in the U.S. series. Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman recently eulogized about her performance in the BBC special Mackenzie Crook and Martin Freeman Remember… The Office. Crook described it as a “beautiful” and “subtle” performance that captured the hearts of British viewers. “The Tim and Dawn stuff with her… was f*****g joyful,” Freeman added. Davis has also starred in Wonder Woman and Shaun of the Dead.

Lucy Davis arrives at the world premiere of "Wonder Woman" at the Pantages Theatre on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (KRON) — Lucy Davis, best known for playing the starring role of receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the UK sitcom “The Office,” announced Tuesday that she has incurable breast cancer. Davis, 53, shared the news in a post to social media. “A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs,” she wrote. “The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo.” The English actress said she almost didn’t bother getting what felt like a small hard spot on her breast checked out. “The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny,” she wrote. Davis revealed that she at times needs to use a wheelchair to move around as the “pain can really be something else.” “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that,”Davis wrote. Davis played as Dawn Tinsley in the original “The Office” sitcom for 14 episodes between 2001 and 2003. When the series was adapted for the United States in 2005, Dawn’s character was adapted into Pam Beasley, played by Jenna Fischer. She has also had roles in “Shaun of the Dead,” 2017’s “Wonder Woman,” and “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.”

Lucy Davis ‘grateful’ for public support following cancer diagnosis The 53-year-old star of The Office appeared at the For The Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention at Excel London on Saturday to talk about the 2004 zombie-comedy Shaun of the Dead, in which she played Dianne. It was her first public appearance since announcing on August 11 that she had “incurable” stage four breast cancer that had “metastasised” to her bones since a diagnosis a year and half ago. Speaking on a headline panel alongside the film’s director, Edgar Wright, and Simon Pegg, who played the film’s eponymous main character, Davis told hundreds in the audience she was “grateful” for the support she had received throughout the convention. Prior to the panel, Davis had been signing autographs and posing for photographs. The actress, whose father is comedian Jasper Carrott, said: “It’s like this whole second family you never knew you had, everyone is like a community, friendly, supportive of not only us but you guys and each other. “We need a bit more niceness in the world, so I’m grateful.” Davis, who needed assistance to get on and off the stage for the 30-minute appearance, was not asked directly about her health. But the actress, who is best known for playing receptionist Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais’s hit BBC series The Office, was given a round of applause when asked for advice about getting into the film industry. She said: “Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do or be anything you want to do or be. We all grow up with a different life with a different world telling us we all have limitations. “None of us do, our only limitations are things that we think are limiting. We can do anything, or be anybody, and don’t apologise for that.” Davis thanked fans two days after she announced her condition, which has spread to her spine, right hip and ribs, and said it was “too late” for chemotherapy. In a post on Instagram, she said: “Ok, so the last two days have been utterly overwhelming, in that I had zero idea my cancer post would have the attention it did. Read More “Truly, I am in shock. That said, thank you to everyone for the tremendous amount of kindness and support you have sent me. Good grief it was emotional.” Fans asking her questions on Saturday told the actress “I love you so much” and heard her tell stories of her time filming Shaun of the Dead with a cast, which also included Nick Frost and Dylan Moran. She spoke of being driven home in Los Angeles by Quentin Tarantino, being recognised after The Office first aired, and the difficulty of filming with seven cast members in a car. When asked for her favourite memories on set, she said: “Comradery. In terms of actually filming, I loved when we all pretended to be zombies and walked across the square; it was like being naughty school kids. “Our first week of filming, we were all in the car, Nick was driving, and it was almost like the seven stages of grief in those few days, I’d been sat on Dylan’s lap for so long. “At one point it all got really quiet and suddenly out of nowhere Bill Nighy went ‘let’s all get into our pyjamas and out of our normal clothes’ and just stopped talking. We all loved it, but couldn’t express it! “It was a fun time, we went a bit mad!”

The Office star Lucy Davis has revealed she has been diagnosed with “incurable” breast cancer, but is determined to live in “as fun a way as I possibly can”. The 53-year-old actor, who famously played Dawn Tinsley in the classic UK sitcom, shared the news in a post on Instagram today (August 11), explaining that she had received her diagnosis 18 months ago but had kept it private until now. “A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones,” she wrote. “Specifically to my spine, right hip and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo.” She said the first sign had not been a conventional lump, but “rather a kind of hard spot” that was “really tiny”. “I almost didn’t bother getting it checked,” she continued. “So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything – get everything checked out.” Davis said she is now “trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can”, explaining that the pain can now make it difficult to stand or walk for long periods and she sometimes uses a wheelchair. Recommended “The thing that has been most vital to me is humour,” she added. “I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person.” She said she was “not scared of whatever comes next” and was “at peace with it”, although she conceded that it was “far harder” for her family than it is for her. In the accompanying video, she read out a poem common among cancer patients: “Ring this bell three times well. Its toll to clearly say: my treatment’s done, this course is run, and I am on my way.” David is the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott and played Dawn, whose on-off romance with Martin Freeman’s Tim Canterbury was central to the emotional core of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office, which ran from 2001 to 2003. Her other credits include Shaun Of The Dead, Wonder Woman, Pride And Prejudice, Ugly Betty and Black Books. This year marked the 25th anniversary of The Office, and Freeman and Mackenzie Crook reunited for a BBC retrospective special last month.

The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer. The 53-year-old actress, who is the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in the BBC sitcom. In a post shared on Tuesday, she said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago. The cancer has "metastasized" to her bones, including her spine, right hip, and ribs, and it is "too late" for chemotherapy. "The initial lump that I felt, wasn't a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn't bother getting it checked. So I guess I'm saying don't ignore anything - get everything checked out:)," she told her Instagram followers. Davis continued: "As of now, I'm trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. "I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there's a lot I have learned from it, and I'm grateful for that. "As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!)" Davis concluded: "I'm not scared of whatever comes next. I'm at peace with it. I'll see my Gracie sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home. Any and all grieving is for my family; it's far harder for them than for me. "I'm still going to keep up all my work for animal rights. It's so important to me🐾 And I still would like to keep working. I'm perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life. "For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose. "Much love to you all🎀." Davis shared a video of her ringing a bell and reading out a rhyme common in many cancer treatment centres to celebrate the end of treatment. Reading out the poem, she said: "Ring this bell three times well. It's a toll to clearly say my treatments are done, the course is run, and I am on my way." Davis rose to fame playing receptionist Dawn in The Office, which followed the lives of office workers at Slough paper merchant Wernham Hogg. The show's co-creator Ricky Gervais starred as office manager David Brent and The Hobbit's Martin Freeman played bored salesman Tim Canterbury. One of the notable storylines throughout the series was Tim and Dawn's slow-burn office romance. Debuting in 2001, The Office ran until 2003. It also starred Mackenzie Crook as pedantic paper salesman Gareth Keenan and featured appearances from stars including Sally Bretton, Ralph Ineson, and Joel Beckett. The series is widely regarded as one of the most influential and acclaimed British comedies, hailed for its innovative 'mockumentary' style. Davis is also known for playing Hayley Jordan on BBC Radio 4's The Archers for nearly 10 years. On the big screen, her credits include the 2004 horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead and the 2017 DC Comics adaptation Wonder Woman. If you have been affected by issues raised in this story, please visit: www.rte.ie/helplines. Source: Press Association

Lucy Davis, star of The Office, reveals she has 'incurable' stage four breast cancer The actress said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago and the disease had "metastasized" to her bones, including her spine, right hip and ribs, and it is "too late" for chemotherapy. Tuesday 11 August 2026 19:07, UK The Office star Lucy Davis has said she has been diagnosed with "incurable" stage four breast cancer. Davis, 53, who played receptionst Dawn Tinsley in the hit sitcom, said on Tuesday she was diagnosed a year and a half ago and the cancer had "metastasized" to her bones, including her "spine, right hip and ribs," adding "it is too late for chemotherapy". In a post on Instagram, the actress, who is the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, said: "As of now, I'm trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. "I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there's a lot I have learned from it, and I'm grateful for that." The actress shared a video of her ringing a bell and reading out a rhyme common in many cancer treatment centres to celebrate the end of treatment. Reading out the poem, she said: "Ring this bell three times well. It's a toll to clearly say my treatments are done, the course is run, and I am on my way." Recalling the first signs of the disease, she said the initial lump she felt "wasn't a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn't bother getting it checked. So I guess I'm saying 'don't ignore anything - get everything checked out'". 'I'm at peace with it' Davis said one of the most important things that has helped her through the cancer is humour, asking her friends and family to make fun of her "as much as possible" and above all to not treat her like a "sick person". "I'm not scared of whatever comes next. I'm at peace with it," she added. 'Harder' for family and friends Referring to her dog, who died in 2024, she said she'll "see my Gracie sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home". "Any and all grieving is for my family," she said. "It's far harder for them than for me." Davis said she will continue working for animal rights, adding that she would also like to keep working as an actress - a job which is one of the "biggest joys" of her life. She ended by telling others battling the illness: "I do wish you well", and signing off by adding "much love to you all". Tributes to 'wise and funny' star Reacting to her announcement, Piers Morgan called it "devastating", praising her "courage in talking about this so honestly". Casualty star Laura Aikman called her "wise and funny" and said: "Hope you're receiving all of this love coming your way". Danielle Hambridge, who starred in Squid Game, replied that she had lived with stage four breast cancer for "nearly eight years". Read more: Ex-gangster on trial for Tupac murder Oasis at Knebworth - 30 years on Davis rose to fame through her role in The Office, which also helped launch the careers of co-creator Ricky Gervais, who starred as office manager David Brent, and Martin Freeman, who played salesman Tim and went on to appear in The Hobbit movies. Debuting in 2001, the series ran until 2003 and also starred Mackenzie Crook as pedantic paper salesman Gareth Keenan. It has widely been regarded as one of the most influential and acclaimed British comedies, hailed for its innovative "mockumentary" style. Davis is also known for playing Hayley Jordan on BBC Radio 4's The Archers for nearly 10 years and appeared in the 2004 comedy Shaun Of The Dead opposite Simon Pegg.

Lucy Davis, the actor best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in The Office, has said she has incurable stage four breast cancer. The 53-year-old said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago and the disease had metastasised to her bones including her spine, right hip and ribs. She said it was too late for chemotherapy. Davis wrote on Instagram on Tuesday: “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. “I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that. “As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!).” Davis, the daughter of the comedian Jasper Carrott, said one of the most important things that had helped her was humour, asking her friends and family to poke fun at her “as much as possible” and to not treat her like a “sick person”. “There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell,” she added. “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it. I’ll see my Gracie [her late dog] sooner than expected, and for me leaving my physical body just means going home. Any and all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me.” Davis rose to fame playing the receptionist Dawn in the original version of The Office, which followed the lives of workers at the Slough paper merchant Wernham Hogg, with the show’s co-creator Ricky Gervais playing the manager David Brent. She played Hayley Jordan on BBC Radio 4’s The Archers for nearly 10 years and appeared in the 2004 comedy Shaun of the Dead opposite Simon Pegg and in the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. She said she would continue working for animal rights and would like to keep working as an actor, a job she said was one of the “biggest joys” of her life. She said: “For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose.”

Actor Lucy Davis said she is “grateful” for the support she has received after revealing she she had been diagnosed with incurable breast cancer. The 53-year-old appeared for the first time since announcing her illness at the For The Love of Fantasy & Sci-Fi convention at Excel London on Saturday, where she was to talk about the 2004 zombie-comedy Shaun of the Dead. She had previously revealed to the public that she had “incurable” stage four breast cancer that had “metastasised” to her bones since a diagnosis a year and half ago. Speaking on a headline panel alongside director, Edgar Wright and star Simon Pegg, Davis told hundreds in the audience she was “grateful” for the support she had received throughout the convention. Prior to the panel, Davis had been signing autographs and posing for photographs. The actress, whose father is comedian Jasper Carrott, said: “It’s like this whole second family you never knew you had, everyone is like a community, friendly, supportive of not only us but you guys and each other. “We need a bit more niceness in the world, so I’m grateful.” Davis, who needed assistance to get on and off the stage for the 30-minute appearance, was not asked directly about her health. But the actress, who is best known for playing receptionist Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais’s hit BBC series The Office, was given a round of applause when asked for advice about getting into the film industry. She said: “Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do or be anything you want to do or be. We all grow up with a different life with a different world telling us we all have limitations. “None of us do, our only limitations are things that we think are limiting. We can do anything, or be anybody, and don’t apologise for that.” Davis thanked fans two days after she announced her condition, which has spread to her spine, right hip and ribs, and said it was “too late” for chemotherapy. In a post on Instagram, she said: “Ok, so the last two days have been utterly overwhelming, in that I had zero idea my cancer post would have the attention it did. “Truly, I am in shock. That said, thank you to everyone for the tremendous amount of kindness and support you have sent me. Good grief it was emotional.” Fans asking her questions on Saturday told the actress “I love you so much” and heard her tell stories of her time filming Shaun of the Dead with a cast, which also included Nick Frost and Dylan Moran.

The Office star Lucy Davis has “incurable” breast cancer, according to a post on her Instagram page. The 53-year-old actress, who is the daughter of comedian Jasper Carrott, is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in the BBC sitcom. Davis said one of the most important things that has helped her through the cancer is humour, asking her friends and family to poke fun at the actress “as much as possible” and above all to not treat her like a “sick person”. She also said said she will continue working for animal rights, adding that she would also like to keep working as an actress – a job which is one of the “biggest joys” of her life. A post on Instagram said: “Hi friends:) I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now.. “A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. “The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo.. “The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn’t bother getting it checked. So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything - get everything checked out:). “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that.. Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 day New subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled. ADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent. “As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!).The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at🙄), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person. There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell..I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it. I’ll see my Gracie sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home. “Any and all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me.. “I’m still going to keep up all my work for animal rights. It’s so important to me. And I still would like to keep working. I’m perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life..For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. “And we all get to do it however we choose..Much love to you all” Davis, who also appeared in Wonder Woman, shared her diagnosis alongside a video that showed her ringing ‘the cancer treatment bell’. The actress shared a video of her ringing a bell and reading out a rhyme common in many cancer treatment centres to celebrate the end of treatment. Reading out the poem, she said: “Ring this bell three times well. It’s a toll to clearly say my treatments are done, the course is run, and I am on my way.”

LUCY Davis enjoyed meeting a bunch of her fans in London at the For The Love of Fantasy & Sci Fi Convention days after sharing her incurable cancer diagnosis. The Office star, 53, sat down at a table wearing a red blouse and cool matching red glasses as she chatted away animatedly to guests. A photo of her on a board covered in the convention’s logo was pinned up behind her so fans knew where she was. At the table Lucy signed photographs with various different coloured pens and stayed hydrated with multiple water bottles. The outing comes less than two weeks after Lucy revealed the devastating news that she’s been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. In a brave video posted online, Lucy admitted she was first diagnosed with cancer 18 months ago but confirmed that, despite treatment, it is terminal. Read more Lucy Davis She shared: “Hi friends. I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now. “A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo. “The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. “I almost didn’t bother getting it checked. So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything – get everything checked out:” The TV star further admitted that she “doesn’t know how long she has left.” Lucy is best known for playing Dawn Tinsley in Ricky Gervais’ comedy The Office. Dawn was a receptionist at Wernham Hogg’s Slough branch in the original UK version of The Office. Her character battled an unfulfilling engagement, failed dreams of becoming an artist and a will-they-won’t they relationship with her colleague Tim. Lucy later went on to star as Etta Candy in the Marvel film Wonder Woman and The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina.

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In an Instagram post on Tuesday, she said she was diagnosed a year and a half ago. The cancer has metastasised to her bones, including her spine, right hip and ribs, and it is “too late” for chemotherapy. She wrote: “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. “I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that. “As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push!)” Davis said one of the most important things that had helped her through the cancer was humour, asking her friends and family to poke fun at her “as much as possible” and above all not to treat her like a “sick person”. “There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell,” she said. “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it. “I’ll see my [late dog] Gracie sooner than expected, and for me, leaving my physical body just means going home. Any and all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me.” ! Lucy Davis and father Jasper Carrott Davis with her father Jasper Carrott at the 2009 Bafta Awards Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Davis said she would continue working for animal rights, adding that she would also like to keep working as an actress because the job is one of the “biggest joys” of her life. “For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose,” she wrote. The actress shared a video of her ringing a bell and reading out a rhyme common in many cancer treatment centres to celebrate the end of treatment. Reading out the poem, she said: “Ring this bell three times well. It’s a toll to clearly say my treatments are done, the course is run, and I am on my way.” Join the conversation Show 138 comments The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Please review our commenting policy. 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Lucy Davis, one of the stars of the U.K. version of “The Office,” revealed Tuesday that she has received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Davis disclosed in an Instagram post Tuesday that she discovered a lump in her breast and was subsequently diagnosed a year and a half ago with stage 4 breast cancer, which has metastasized to her bones. “The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo,” Davis wrote Tuesday. “Don’t ignore anything – get everything checked out,” Davis told her Instagram followers, adding, “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that.” “The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at 🙄), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person,” Davis’ post continued. “There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell.” “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it,” Davis added. “For me, leaving my physical body just means going home. Any and all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me.” Davis achieved breakout success playing Dawn Tinsley, the receptionist at the central paper company in the U.K. version of “The Office.” After that series’ success, Davis went on to have roles in films like “Shaun of the Dead” and “Wonder Woman,” as well as popular shows like “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” In her post Tuesday, Davis wrote that standing and walking for too long can be difficult and that she has been forced to use a wheelchair from time to time. Nonetheless, she expressed her desire to continue acting for as long as she can. “I’m perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life,” Davis wrote, before concluding, “For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose. Much love to you all.”

‘The Office’s Lucy Davis Reveals She Has Stage 4 Breast Cancer What To Know - Lucy Davis, known for her roles in The Office (U.K.) and Wonder Woman, revealed she has incurable Stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her bones. - In her Instagram post, Davis emphasized the importance of checking any unusual symptoms and shared that she is focusing on living joyfully with support from friends and family. In a heartbreaking post on Instagram, actress Lucy Davis, best known as Dawn Tinsley in the U.K. version of The Office, as well as Hilda Spellman in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Dianne in Shaun of the Dead, and Etta Candy in Wonder Woman, has revealed that she is terminally ill with Stage 4 breast cancer. In the posted video, Davis could be seen ringing a bell, a signal that cancer treatment is completed. In the post, she recited, “Ring this bell, three times well, it’s the toll to clearly say my treatments are done, the course is run, and I am on my way.” Davis then added, “I might not ring it three times.” In her post, she wrote, “Hi friends:) I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve kept to myself for a while but for various reasons would like to share now.” “A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, which has metastasized to my bones. Specifically to my spine, right hip, and my ribs. The cancer is incurable, and too late for chemo,” wrote Davis. “The initial lump that I felt, wasn’t a ‘lump’ as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny. I almost didn’t bother getting it checked. So I guess I’m saying don’t ignore anything – get everything checked out. :)” View this post on Instagram “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that,” she posted. “As some of you will know, the pain can really be something else. Standing and walking for too long a time can be hard, and I need to use a wheelchair sometimes (so if you see me toddling around in one, feel free to give me a push).” Davis wrote of her friends and family, who had been a source of hope and joy for her. “The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at🙄), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person. There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell.” She also stated that she is “not scared of whatever comes next” and that “all grieving is for my family; it’s far harder for them than for me.” She ended the devastating post with well wishes for those with a similar diagnosis. “For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose.” Davis received a flood of well-wishes and support from friends and fans on the post. Sabrina costar Vanessa Rubio wrote, “Oh Lucy, you are such a rare gift of a human, artist, comedian. Your perspective on this alone shows that. I’ll send you a message privately. You’ve blessed us in so many ways; getting to watch you on screen and being able to work with you – however b brief it was – was a true gift. Cheers to all your wishes – you get to do this passage on your terms.” Comedian Laraine Newman wrote, “Oh dearest Lucy. What a gift to know you.” Breast Cancer Now offered their support with the post, writing, “We’re so sorry to hear this, Lucy. We’re sending all our love, and we’re always here if you need support or someone to talk to.”

Lucy Davis, best known for playing receptionist Dawn Tinsley in the original U.K. edition of “The Office,” has revealed that she has terminal cancer. Writing on Instagram, Davis said she was diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer a year and a half ago after discovering a lump on her breast. The cancer had “metastasized to my bones,” she said, specifically her spine, right hip, and ribs, and was “incurable, and too late for chemo.” “As of now, I’m trying to live out whatever might be left of my life in as fun a way as I possibly can. I always like to find the teachable moments in anything negative that happens. And cancer has not disappointed in that regard; there’s a lot I have learned from it, and I’m grateful for that,” she wrote. Popular on Variety “The thing that has been most vital to me is humour. I asked my friends and family to make fun of me as much as possible (which they’re really good at), and most importantly of all to not treat me like a sick person. There’s nothing that will make you feel more unwell than being treated as if you’re unwell.” Davis, who also appeared in cult British comedy “Sean of the Dead” and later 2017’s “Wonder Woman” added: “I’m not scared of whatever comes next. I’m at peace with it.” As the under-appreciated Wernham Hogg receptionist Dawn in “The Office,” Davis — the daughter of British comedian Jasper Carrot — became a fan favourite on the show, particularly for her slow-burn relationship with Martin Freeman’s Tim. After two seasons of flirting and near-misses, the two wound up having a happy ending together in the Christmas special finale. Dawn would later become the basis for Jenna Fischer’s Pam Beesly in the U.S. version. “I still would like to keep working. I’m perfectly able to do so, and acting is one of the biggest joys in my life,” Davis added in her Instagram post. “For those of you on a similar journey to mine, I do wish you well. Cancer asks a lot from us, physically and mentally. And we all get to do it however we choose.” .